Dustin Stoltzfus vs Rodolfo Vieira — Fight recap

Rodolfo Vieira submitted Dustin Stoltzfus via submission in the third round at 2:54 on July 17, 2021, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Vieira's grappling dominance proved decisive as he landed 49 of 88 significant strikes (55%) while controlling the cage for 2:10, compared to Stoltzfus's 67 of 192 strikes (34%) and minimal 0:09 of control time.

The Brazilian wrestler showcased superior takedown efficiency, converting 3 of 4 attempts (75%) while Stoltzfus failed to land any of his three takedown efforts. Vieira's submission finish capped a performance where he systematized control through positional wrestling, neutralizing Stoltzfus's striking volume and preventing any offensive rhythm.

The victory reinforced Vieira's credentials as a submission threat in the middleweight division.